AFJF Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Terrible...all the best to Mort. http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/14577195/espn-senior-nfl-analyst-chris-mortensen-throat-cancer-taking-sabbatical-treatment ESPN senior NFL analyst Chris Mortensen will be off the air as he begins treatments for throat cancer. "More than a week ago, I was diagnosed with a Stage IV throat cancer," Mortensen said in a statement Friday. "My focus shifted significantly to gathering information about the specifics of this cancer. The initial diagnosis was confirmed Friday and there is another test remaining that will determine the best possible treatment plan that will commence in the very immediate future. "Consequently, with the support and encouragement from ESPN president John Skipper and many others at ESPN, I am temporarily stepping away from my normal NFL coverage duties to better engage this opportunity to fight the good fight that is projected to affect almost 1.7 million Americans with new cases in 2016. "I have many inspirational examples of men, women and children who have faced this very fight. We all know somebody, right? I also have the love and prayers of my wife Micki, my family, my friends, colleagues and, most of all, my faith that serve as sources of tremendous strength. I have a peace about this and look forward to the battle." Mortensen joined ESPN in 1991 after a career at several newspapers, including the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, where he was an investigative reporter and covered the Braves and Falcons and the NFL. He won the George Polk Award for reporting in 1987. "Our thoughts are with Chris and his family as he faces this challenge," Skipper said. "He is an extremely respected colleague, who has the complete support of his entire ESPN family. We wish him strength and hope in the battle ahead and look forward to his return whenever he chooses." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fibonacci Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 News like this, give you perspective about life. I wish him a speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
section314 Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 All the best of luck Mort. Lots of people pulling for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beerfish Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 He did not look right last week on tv. I thought he might have had a stroke or something recently. Does not sound good for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogglez Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 F*ck cancer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xtina Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 He did not look right last week on tv. I thought he might have had a stroke or something recently. Does not sound good for him. Did he just start looking poorly in the last week? It is amazing that someone could get to Stage IV before noticing a problem or going to a doctor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 F*ck cancer. plus one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJ Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Did he just start looking poorly in the last week? It is amazing that someone could get to Stage IV before noticing a problem or going to a doctor. Cancer doesn't hurt. A close friend of mine just was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer. She had mammograms done once a year, but she has "dense breast tissue" so it was not discovered for five years. Women with dense breast tissue need to have an MRI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sourceworx Posted January 15, 2016 Share Posted January 15, 2016 Dammit man. That's horrible news. Best of luck to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetPotato Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Terrible. Wonder if he smoked. Hope he finds peace and best to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetrider Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 That's how it works. By the time you notice symptoms it's often too late. Singer songwriter John Sebastian has been battling throat cancer since the 90s. He's alive and touring as we speak. Mortensen should contact him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Integrity28 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 **** cancer. Best of luck to him, I hope he kicks its ass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard318 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 The most likable guy on ESPN--Get well and God Bless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMagicRat Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Lost my father to cancer about a month ago. It's a ******* awful disease. Best of luck Mort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoadFan Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 F*ck cancer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet_Engine1 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Get better Mort. **** Cancer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southparkcpa Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 We are all so insignificant to the big picture....significant to those we touch. life is short. Let those around you know you love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BallinPB Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Wishing Mort a speedy recovery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 wow stage 4, this really sucks , a great guy too. This is why you try and retire early, you never know what life will bring you. Im sure Pats fans are jumping for joy over this and Mort reported the deflated footballs. The vitriol directed at him by pats fans is embarrassing and shameful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AFJF Posted January 16, 2016 Author Share Posted January 16, 2016 Cancer doesn't hurt. A close friend of mine just was diagnosed with stage four breast cancer. She had mammograms done once a year, but she has "dense breast tissue" so it was not discovered for five years. Women with dense breast tissue need to have an MRI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Harris Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 This is like when we lost Tim Russert, the great Sunday morning political host. Corny but I felt like I lost a small part of my life when he passed. I am sucker for the avuncular guys- wish him the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnyjet Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Prayers to mort and his family, as a cancer survivor, I hope and pray he beats this terrible disease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joebabyny Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Did he just start looking poorly in the last week? It is amazing that someone could get to Stage IV before noticing a problem or going to a doctor. It happens, I had stage 3 hodgkins lymphoma, over 30 masses, Walked into the doctor on Monday when I noticed the large lump under my armpit, by that Friday I was in a wheelchair and admitted inpatient for my first chemo treatment. Easily had it for over a year, but you explain away the symptoms as something else. Stage 4 isn't neccesarily worse than 3, at least for Hodgkins, it is just the added presence in the bones. My stage 3 was probably worse than a lot of people with stage 4. Good luck to Mort! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 God Bless Chris Mortensen he will win the battle and the war. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 My sister had stage V brain cancer and lasted 1 year. Stage IV sounds like its late too. I hope he beats it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Section 333 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 wow stage 4, this really sucks , a great guy too. This is why you try and retire early, you never know what life will bring you. Im sure Pats fans are jumping for joy over this and Mort reported the deflated footballs. The vitriol directed at him by pats fans is embarrassing and shameful. personal attacks are not allowed here, but I'm sure with a asinine post like that the mods know U have it coming. Jumping for joy? Really? If that's supposed to be funny u failed miserably. What a moronic thing to say! You sir are a world class a$$hole!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 We are all so insignificant to the big picture....significant to those we touch. life is short. Let those around you know you love them. This. Very well put. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Lost my father to cancer about a month ago. It's a ******* awful disease. Best of luck Mort. So sorry to hear that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TuscanyTile2 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 This is like when we lost Tim Russert, the great Sunday morning political host. Corny but I felt like I lost a small part of my life when he passed. I am sucker for the avuncular guys- wish him the best. Didn't realize that's what he died of. I dislike pretty much everyone in the mainstream news media but I did like Tim Russert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afosomf Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 personal attacks are not allowed here, but I'm sure with a asinine post like that the mods know U have it coming. Jumping for joy? Really? If that's supposed to be funny u failed miserably. What a moronic thing to say! You sir are a world class a$$hole!!! Ummmmm I am Mort fan bub, i saw Patriots fans venom on this guy, get a phucking clue mon. I said my prayers for Mort, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFanatic Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Always enjoyed the Mort Report! Thoughts and prayers, get well soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Harris Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 Didn't realize that's what he died of. I dislike pretty much everyone in the mainstream news media but I did like Tim Russert. Actually Russert died suddenly of a heart attack. The similarity was just losing a TV guy that you'd actually miss because of how he made you feel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet_Engine1 Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 This is like when we lost Tim Russert, the great Sunday morning political host. Corny but I felt like I lost a small part of my life when he passed. I am sucker for the avuncular guys- wish him the best. Straight, fair, classy journalism and discourse died with Russert. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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